The Miami Heat are an American basketball team. The NBA team plays at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. They were taken in 1988 with the Charlotte Hornets as part of a league expansion in the NBA. Since the 2004/05 NBA season the franchise plays in the Southeast Division along with the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.

On 11 June 2012 gave the Heat the signing of Ray Allen for three years known. The shooting guard had previously played for the Boston Celtics and is considered the best three point shooter of all time. Also for the season 2012/13 was brought Rashard Lewis for two years. With the 27 Series win in Miami made ​​on 25 March 2013 a new franchise record. The winning streak ended two days later with a defeat at the Chicago Bulls. As in the two previous years, the Heat were able to secure the victory in 2013 in the Eastern Conference.